Dr Tajudeen Odetayo, Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has been suspended by the Osun State Government.
Odetayo’s suspension comes four months after he was appointed by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
In addition, the state government has announced the nomination of Alabi Adeyemi as a successor for the suspended Rector, Odetayo.
The suspension of Odetayo and the appointment of Adeyemi were announced in separate letters signed by the Permanent Secretary of Education, A. K. Jimoh.
The state administration said that Odetayi’s suspension was due to corruption and misuse of authority, among other things.
The letter states:
“You are hereby suspended as the Rector of the institution sequel to the strong allegations of financial recklessness, corruption, misappropriation of funds, abuse of office among others.
“You are to proceed on suspension immediately while investigations into the allegations levelled against you commence soon.”
The Permanent Secretary also stated that Adeyemi’s appointment had been authorised by the state governor, Adeleke.
“This is to communicate the approval of the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, to appoint Mr. ALABI Kehinde Adeyemi as the Acting Rector of the institution. Mr. Alabi Kehinde Adeyemi will take over from Dr. T.A. Odetayo who is being investigated over the allegations of financial recklessness, corruption and misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.
“The erstwhile Rector should step aside pending the time the allegations against him are properly investigated by relevant bodies.
“The appointment of the Acting Rector takes immediate effect.”
cc: Daily Post Ng
